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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION > POLARIZED REFLECTANCE

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POLARIZED REFLECTANCE  

Definition

  • To cause the electrical and magnetic fields associated with electromagnetic waves, especially light, to vibrate in a particular direction or path. The transverse electric and magnetic waves always vibrate at right angles to each other, but in ordinary unpolarized light sources, the direction of polarization of each wave is randomly distributed. Light can be polarized by reflection, and by passing through certain materials. (en)

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  • 2016-08-29 13:06:28.0 [mpmorahan] Insert Concept add broader relation (POLARIZED REFLECTANCE [a87d6473-3a03-4bc6-aa21-6157fae96b8e,277829] - ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION [4ad0c52d-6449-48ff-8678-adc6b2cebcb7,83505]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/a87d6473-3a03-4bc6-aa21-6157fae96b8e

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